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Lois Irene Clark Kirby, 95, formerly of Beloit, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at the home of her son in Brookfield, Wis. She was born on Aug. 6, 1921, in Beloit, the daughter of Harley and Ella M. (Gardner) Clark. She married Elmer W. Kirby on May 22, […]
Londa L. Moldenhauer, 53, of Brodhead, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, Wis. She was born on July 27, 1963, in Monroe, the daughter of Donald and Janice (Burtness) LaRue. She married David D. Moldenhauer on March 14, 1994. Londa was a homemaker. She […]
It has been reported by the Center for Disease Control that students who experience bullying are at an increased risk for poor school adjustment, sleep difficulties, anxiety, and depression. Additionally, students who engage in bullying behavior are at an increased risk for academic problems, substance use, and violent behavior later […]
By Siara Schwartzlow, Editor At a meeting last week, the city council voted to proceed with launching a police K9 program in the spring of 2018. Officer Bennett, who has spent 9.5 years with the Brodhead Police Department, presented to the council in favor of the program. “I feel that […]
On Friday, Oct. 7, seventh-grade students at Brodhead Middle School took part in a unique experience at Magnolia Bluff. This curriculum-based field trip started back in the traditional classroom with instruction on topographic maps and the sport of orienteering. Then, with compasses and maps in hand, 87 students and seven […]
The School District of Brodhead conducted a sniff search of student lockers last week with the assistance of K-9 units and local law enforcement agencies. K-9 units from the Monroe Police Department, the Beloit Police Department, the Janesville Police Department, the Green County Sheriff Department, and the Lafayette Sheriff Department […]
By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent Krista Diaz and Rachael Heittola propelled two-seed Belleville to a 25-23, 25-17, 24-26, 25-16 win over three-seed Brodhead in a WIAA Division 3 regional semifinal contest last Thursday. The Cardinals jumped out to an 8-3 lead in game one. Sophomore Alexis Oliver had an outside tip, […]
By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent The Blue Devils’ rushing attack proved too much for five-seed Brodhead-Juda. Four-seed Lodi beat the Cardinals 49-28 in a WIAA Division 4 level one playoff contest last Friday. After a three-and-out on the Cardinals’ first possession, Lodi struck quickly on their opening drive. On the first […]
Fire Prevention Week ended on Oct. 15, but I want to continue with more fire safety items over the entire month. Over the last week the Fire Department visited the 4K classes. The 5K classes visited the Fire Department and we went to the Stateline Area Survive Alive House with […]
About a month ago my wife, Cathy, asked me if I thought we should try and fly out to Baltimore to visit our son for the long weekend of Oct 14-16. Now, understand we have never been known as a couple that flies off for weekend getaways. Our lives have […]
